Oman

One of the Middle East’s mellowest and most sublime destinations, Oman has endless charms to offer the visitor: a rich heritage reflected in its ancient mosques and historical sites, incredible dive sites, beautiful sandy beaches and an exotic Arabian culture. It is set on the Arabian Peninsula, featuring a magnificent landscape of vast desert, endless coastlines and undulating dunes. Highlights include: the elegant, evocative capital of Muscat; the friendly port town of Sur; the charming mountain settlement of Misfat Al Abryeen; the prehistoric tombs bordering the Western Hajar; diving around the Daymaniyat Islands Marine Reserve; and watching hundreds of green turtles emerging from the ocean at Ras Al Jinz to lay eggs.

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Travel Information

Electricity

Plug sockets in the Sultanate of Oman are Type G (BS-1363)and supply electricity at 240 volts AC / 50 Hz frequency. If your appliance’s plug doesn’t match…

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Banking

CurrencyOmani Rial (OMR) = 1,000 baiza. Notes are in denominations of OMR50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 500, 250, 200 and 100 baiza. Coins are in denominations…

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Cuisine

The cuisine of Oman recalls its role as a key trading post between east and west. The spices used in stews and soups came to Oman by way of the spice trade…

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Climate

The Sultanate of Oman occupies the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula and a total area of 309,500 sq km (119,500 sq miles or roughly the same size…

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Transport

Oman Air, operates direct flights from the UK. Alternatively, there are plenty of indirect options with other carriers in the region, including flights…

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Dress

Lightweight cottons are advisable throughout the year, with a warm wrap for cooler winter evenings, mountain excursions and overworked air-conditioning…

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Regions

Al-Mussanah

Set in the Al Batinah Region of northern Oman, the town of Al-Musannah or Al-Mussanah fringes the Gulf of Oman. Local city slickers from nearby Muscat…

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Ibra

Ibra is a city in Oman’s Ash Sharqiyah Region, set roughly two hours’ drive from Muscat, and known for its rich heritage. The second-largest city in…

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Jebel Akhdar

Jebel Akhdar, meaning ‘Green Mountain’, is a rugged mountainous region in the central Al Hajar Mountains. It serves as a gateway to learn about the area’s…

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Muscat

Fringing the Gulf of Oman, Muscat is sandwiched between the desert and ocean, featuring a dramatic mix of pristine coastline, rugged mountains and hauntingly beautiful sandscapes….

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Nizwa

Situated in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of northern Oman, Nizwa is a real-life sandcastle city rising up from the desert. Surrounded by some of Oman’s highest…

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Featured Tours

Muscat & Oman

A desert holiday ideal for the winter months; this itinerary brings lovely weather together with history, culture, a desert experience and a beach holiday. Perfect…

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